Former Manchester United player and coach Jack Crompton, who played a key role in helping the Reds rebuild in the aftermath of Munich, has died aged 91.

Jack Crompton during a United training session in 1948 (photograph copyright Mirrorpix)

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Former Manchester United player and coach Jack Crompton has died aged 91.

Hulme-born Crompton made his debut on January 5 1946, the goalkeeper helping the side to FA Cup success in 1948 and the league title in 1952.

He became a coach at United after the Munich Air Disaster in 1958 and was part of the backroom team that guided United to European Cup success in 1968.

After the Busby era came to an end, Jack left the club to take up the manager's job at Barrow, then the assistant's jobs at Bury and Preston - the latter under Bobby Charlton.

Crompton went on to coach United's reserves and continued to follow the Reds closely until his death.

He also became president of Curzon Ashton.

Former United chief executive David Gill said: "I have known Jack for many years and was always struck by his humility.

"As a man that achieved so much in the game, he always sought to put much more back."

Gill, who stepped down from his role at United to commit his time to European governing body UEFA, where he is now an executive committee member added: "His tireless work for the Manchester County FA will be hard to replace and he was great company at reserve matches, which he attended with such regularity, even in the poor health that he had to suffer in the last few years.

"His kindness and good humour distinguished him and the club and football in general will miss him greatly."